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A sewing needle, socks, string, hair ties, a metal ball, rawhide, rocks, carpet, toys, bones, corn cobs—the list is endless. We have seen pets come into the emergency room who have ingested all of these things and more! Foreign bodies are one of the most common cases we see at Evolution Vet.

One of your worst fears as a dog owner is that your dog will be hurt by another dog. It is so hard to trust other people’s dogs, and, sometimes, even your own. Reactive dogs can show very subtle behavioral signs of aggression, and an unexpected fight could break out in seconds. The best thing you can do for your dog is to go on trusted playdates and avoid the dog park, but accidents can even happen at home!

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, veterinary hospitals have remained designated essential businesses, as we provide essential preventative and medical care to household pets ranging from vaccines to prevent disease outbreaks to emergency surgeries such as foreign body removals. While we have the fortune to remain employed and operational during these difficult times, remaining open during a pandemic also means that we must take necessary precautions to protect our staff, and by extension our clients, from the virus.

Let’s be honest—the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all of us. From craving human contact to heightened emotional interactions, the pandemic has brought out the best and worst in many of us. When dealing with pets in distress and the owners who love them, emotional interactions become even more frequent. During this time of stress, isolation, and fear, clear and compassionate communication with pet owners is a must, particularly at an emergency vet clinic.

You know that weakness you feel when you’re eating and your dog looks at you with those eyes—it is so hard not to share your meal with them. But those adorable, irresistible, “feed me”, puppy-dog eyes can get them into trouble and break your bank account with one innocent snack. There are many reasons why dogs should not eat the same foods as humans. Plus, every dog is different. Some may have a stomach of steel, while others vomit after just one bite of scraps.